Anna Maria D’Ortenzio (she/her) is a multi-faceted, Chicago-based artist who grounds her craft in creativity, imagination, and originality. She is both a musical theatre and operatic vocalist, a theatre director, and a playwright/ composer.

In regard to her directing career, Anna Maria has directed over thirteen projects including The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Carrie: The Musical, and countless original works. She has recently directed the Chicago world premiere at The Greenhouse Theatre of the award-winning original musical, Turing, by Timothy Michuda and Benjamin Ward. She is slated to assistant direct Coya Paz on Ride The Cyclone in February 2025 at DePaul University.

Anna Maria is also an operatic and musical theatre vocalist with over fourteen years of bel canto training. Some of her recent roles include “Margaret” in Carrie: The Musical, “Audrey” in Little Shop of Horrors, “Nina” in In The Heights, “Lady Macbeth” in Macbeth, and “Jo” in Little Women.

Anna Maria also vocal coaches and has a studio of eleven students. She specializes in building an audition book, working on technique, and teaching about vocal health and sustainability.

Currently, Anna Maria is a senior at The Theatre School at DePaul University, majoring in Theatre Arts with a minor in Operatic Vocal Performance. She is set to graduate in June 2025.